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Informationen zum Autor Robin J. Marles is an Associate Professor and Chairof the Botany Department at Brandon University in Manitoba. He has beenconducting research on the traditional uses, chemistry, pharmacology,and sustainable production of medicinal and edible plants for over 20years. Christina Clavelle recently completed herMaster's degree from the University of Saskatchewan Biology andAnthropology/Archaeology Departments. Leslie Monteleone is a graduate student in theUniversity of Alberta Botany Department. Natalie Tays is a member of the NisichawayasihkFirst Nation and a school teacher in Nelson House, Manitoba. Donna Burns is a member of the James Smith FirstNation, James Smith 100 Reserve, Saskatchewan, and a former Universityof Saskatchewan student. Klappentext This is a handbook of more than 200 traditional plants and their usage among First Nations people in Canada's northwest boreal forest (northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta). Zusammenfassung This is a handbook of more than 200 traditional plants and their usage among First Nations people in Canada's northwest boreal forest (northern Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Alberta). Inhaltsverzeichnis A Note on the Text Acknowledgements Introduction Research Methods Ecological Background Cultural Background Related Literature on Boreal Plant Uses Traditional Uses of Boreal Forest Plants Common and Other Names Scientific Name and Voucher Specimens Description and Habitat Food Uses Medicinal Uses Technological Uses Ritual Uses Properties Potential Listing of Useful Plants Fungi Lichens Nonvascular Plants Vascular Spore-Producing Plants Gymnosperms Angiosperms: Magnoliopsida Angiosperms: Liliopsida References Appendix ...
